Thanks! I've usually scored independent bottlings of GG a hair higher, but a lot of the charm of this is that it just isn't a fireworks-and-spectacle kind of whisky. As for demand, I don't know: Speysiders beyond the really big established names don't seem to be much in fashion at the moment, but we'll see!
@@differentspirits4157 I suppose Rafael is referring to Murray (who?) having just rated this Scotch Whisky of the Year (for the nth time, I think). Can't get hold of this expression here anyway, it seems. I've never tried the Glen Grant OBs but sounds like one to bear in mind as a starter bottle. Right now my starter (when I use it at all) is Glenlivet 18, from before the price rocketed. Pretty unobtrusive stuff...
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this whisky 🥃. In Italy 🇮🇹 we all drink the very young 5 year old and the 10, 12. I will try this 15 cask strength. Grazie 🙏 SF.
This really is a sleeper from Speyside. It has become my current favorite from there. I've stocked up on it, especially since I can buy it at $20 below retail including tax where I live. I guess it just isn't that popular. But for me, it's so much better than their 12 year old and a lot of other higher priced speysides. If you don't care for it, have a few drams and then set it aside for a year to try it again.
I've struggled through an entire bottle of this -- without the slightest urge to replace it -- and my buddy's been through most of his. We both agree that it's not particularly good; probably just a U.S.-only throwaway due to the bourbon casks. I'd recommend sticking with the 12-year. A very solid offering at around half the price. Are you aware than in the info you've written "Keep doing less, Glen Goyne?" I assume that's a typo.
Nope, written as intended. What I liked about this really was the fact that it was just so stripped down and basic: Glen Grant's big fat herbs-and-malt spirit, aging in fairly inactive oak without any silly finish to hide it, not aggressively watered down, and that's all. As simple and direct as Speyside ever gets and I found that really refreshing, even if I can also appreciate folks wanting more bells-and-whistles. (Also, I don't really follow the trends but I do remember this getting a hard backlash when Jim Murray gave it some ridiculous Best Something award last year. I don't think I'd call GG15 the best at anything, but nor do I think it deserves being forever dismissed due to the Murray Taint.)
That would be an Invicta Reserve 500m diver with (if I remember) a Selita movement that I bought used a few years ago. Actually a pretty good value, not quite as garish as other Invictas.
Great review! It sounds like a solid Glen Grant. Let's hope the inventory will handle the coming surge in demand. Darn awards.
Thanks! I've usually scored independent bottlings of GG a hair higher, but a lot of the charm of this is that it just isn't a fireworks-and-spectacle kind of whisky. As for demand, I don't know: Speysiders beyond the really big established names don't seem to be much in fashion at the moment, but we'll see!
@@differentspirits4157 I suppose Rafael is referring to Murray (who?) having just rated this Scotch Whisky of the Year (for the nth time, I think). Can't get hold of this expression here anyway, it seems. I've never tried the Glen Grant OBs but sounds like one to bear in mind as a starter bottle. Right now my starter (when I use it at all) is Glenlivet 18, from before the price rocketed. Pretty unobtrusive stuff...
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this whisky 🥃. In Italy 🇮🇹 we all drink the very young 5 year old and the 10, 12. I will try this 15 cask strength. Grazie 🙏 SF.
I think the 12 is the youngest GG I've seen around here - now you've actually got me curious what a 5 would be like! :3
This really is a sleeper from Speyside. It has become my current favorite from there. I've stocked up on it, especially since I can buy it at $20 below retail including tax where I live. I guess it just isn't that popular. But for me, it's so much better than their 12 year old and a lot of other higher priced speysides.
If you don't care for it, have a few drams and then set it aside for a year to try it again.
It seems deeply out of style in the current age. But it's lovely!!
Good review. Have you compared it with the 18? Also have you tried amrut Fusion?
I've been curious about the new GG18 for awhile, but no, never had the pleasure. Amrut Fusion's terrific, though.
love the grandma analogy.
:D
Analogy is a reviewer's stock and trade!
I've struggled through an entire bottle of this -- without the slightest urge to replace it -- and my buddy's been through most of his. We both agree that it's not particularly good; probably just a U.S.-only throwaway due to the bourbon casks. I'd recommend sticking with the 12-year. A very solid offering at around half the price.
Are you aware than in the info you've written "Keep doing less, Glen Goyne?" I assume that's a typo.
Nope, written as intended. What I liked about this really was the fact that it was just so stripped down and basic: Glen Grant's big fat herbs-and-malt spirit, aging in fairly inactive oak without any silly finish to hide it, not aggressively watered down, and that's all. As simple and direct as Speyside ever gets and I found that really refreshing, even if I can also appreciate folks wanting more bells-and-whistles.
(Also, I don't really follow the trends but I do remember this getting a hard backlash when Jim Murray gave it some ridiculous Best Something award last year. I don't think I'd call GG15 the best at anything, but nor do I think it deserves being forever dismissed due to the Murray Taint.)
@@differentspirits4157 Right, but what does any of that have to do with Glengoyne?
Oh. Oh! Right, now I see. Good eye!
Whats your watch? 😄
That would be an Invicta Reserve 500m diver with (if I remember) a Selita movement that I bought used a few years ago. Actually a pretty good value, not quite as garish as other Invictas.